named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy
Lobbying and communication efforts to support the continued growth and prosperity of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station
Air Show
Organizing public events to showcase military aviation and engage the community
Building Our Communities
Initiatives to strengthen local economies and community ties through military-civilian partnerships
Economic Impact
Tracking and promoting the economic benefits of the Air Reserve Station to the region
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
- Advocacy for Niagara Falls Air Reserve StationAdvocates for the continued operation, growth, and economic impact of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, emphasizing its role as a major employer and contributor to regional prosperity in Western New York.
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Aviation Training and Soaring Programs 1 activity
- Civil Air Patrol squadron hosting and supportHosts and supports Niagara Falls Composite Squadron #1 of the Civil Air Patrol, enabling emergency response, aviation and ground services, youth development, and promotion of air, space, and cyber power.
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Volunteer Fire Department Services 1 activity
- Direct support and operation of Niagara Falls Air Reserve StationOperates and maintains the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, including infrastructure development, mission-capable facilities, airfield operations, and support for refueling, RPA, and global mobility missions, serving as the last federal U.S. Air Force station in New York State.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Army Reserve petroleum logistics supportProvides bulk petroleum support as part of Army Reserve unit operations, contributing to military logistics and fuel infrastructure readiness.
- Military medical unit operations and deploymentsOperated the 1982nd Forward Surgical Team, providing combat medical support including resuscitation, initial wound surgery, and stabilization for evacuation, with deployments to Kuwait and Afghanistan.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$65K
Contributions & grants$58K89%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses54%
Admin / overhead46%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$216K
Cash$215K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$216K
Liquid reserves46.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +43.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 21
- AUSTIN TYLEC — Director
- CANDYCE INGWERSEN — Director
- DAVID GODFREY — Director
- DON MacSWAN — Director
- GARY HUNT — Director
- GARY STRENKOSKI — Director
- GERRY HROMOWYK — Director
- JEFF GLATZ — Director
- JOEL D'ALOISE — Director
- JOHN A COOPER SR — Chairman
- JOHN HIGGINS — Director
- JOHN RISIO — Director
- LEE WEITZ — Director
- MARK CRISAFULLI — Treasurer
- MARY STANG-COOKE — Secretary
- MICHAEL ZIMMERMAN — Vice Chairman
- ROBIN PFEIL — Director
- RUSSELL PETROZZI — Director
- THOMAS J KEOUGH — Director
- WALTER GORDON — Director
- WILLIAM ROSS — Director
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- 107th Air Refueling Wing Partner — Supported non-stop recovery of a tanker from Japan to Niagara via Arctic routing, demonstrating role in over-the-Arctic refueling missions.
- 107th Attack Wing Partner — Operational unit of the New York Air National Guard partnered with Niagara Military Affairs Council to carry out federal and state defense missions.
- 8th Medical Brigade Government — Assigned to the 8th Medical Brigade during peacetime.
- 8th Medical Brigade Partner — Partner unit under which the 1982nd Forward Surgical Team was formed and operated.
- Calspan Air Services Partner — Fixed Base Operator (FBO) providing aviation services at Niagara Falls International Airport.
- Civil Air Patrol Partner — Operational partnership hosting the Niagara Falls Composite Squadron #1 under the Civil Air Patrol's Western New York Group.
- Fort Drum Partner — Provides access to Fort Drum’s training airspace and live firing ranges for continuation training of RPA and tanker missions.
- Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station Government — Hosts the 277th US Army Reserve Quartermasters Corp unit.
- Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station Partner — Primary partner in advocacy and liaison efforts
- Niagara Falls International Airport Partner — Collaborates to provide airfield operational information for joint military and civilian use.
- Niagara Falls International Airport Partner — Hosts coordinated customs operations at the airport to serve as a first port of entry for military aircraft entering the United States.
- Niagara Transportation Authority Partner — Partner agency responsible for operating Niagara Falls International Airport.
- US Air Force Reserve Government — 914th Air Refueling Wing is a unit of the US Air Force Reserve.
- United States Military Entrance Processing Command Government — Federal command overseeing the Buffalo Military Entrance Processing Station under the Department of Defense.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Geographic and Infrastructure Resilience for Operational Readinessmethodology: geographic-resilience, infrastructure_modernizationBy leveraging a geographically protected location and maintaining modernized infrastructure, the organization ensures uninterrupted military mission capability during regional disruptions, enhancing operational resilience compared to other northeast units.
- Integrated Joint-Service Operations for Homeland Defensemethodology: joint-service integration, Team Niagara ConceptBy integrating Citizen Airmen and Soldiers across service branches into unified regional operations, the organization enhances homeland defense readiness and operational effectiveness through coordinated, multi-component force deployment.
- Strategic Military Presence as Economic and Community Anchormethodology: economic-impact-advocacyBy advocating for the retention and expansion of the local military base, the organization strengthens community and economic resilience because the base serves as a major driver of economic activity and regional stability.